So most of the world’s politicians and leaders are meeting in Denmark to discuss the “dire need” for governments to take action on the environmental catastrophe that is befalling us.  Their target: CO2 emissions.

Largely absent from any agenda are true problems that exist right now.  Of them, the growing problems facing our water supply.  The planet is quickly running out of fresh water in the volumes needed by our increasing population.  What does that mean?

Make no mistake, the attempt to paint CO2, carbon dioxide, as a harmful polutant is nothing more than a political ploy aimed at further regulating and controlling industry.  As I have contended before, there is no solid scientific data (and that data that many claim solid is now truly under question thanks to “Climategate”) that proves CO2 is the cause of global warming.  First it was VOC’s, then CFC’s, then methane emissions, and now finally it is CO2.

True, there is no question the negative impact that this species is having on the environment.  We need to focus on real, effective means of curbing our influence.  Of those ways, severe taxes on emissions, carbon-trading, and schemes of that nature are only in place to give more power to the government.

If you want real change, a cultural change is needed.  One way to do so is to offer newer, cleaner technologies as CHEAPER alternatives.  Currently, most “cleaner” technologies are simply too expensive up front with a recovered cost only after years of usage.  Does that sound like a deal to a culture saddled with debt?  We want our savings up front.  Most have no patience for it otherwise.

That is only a first step as well.  Overall, simply regulation and legislating is only going to put a heavier burden on an already burdened industry and society.  There are just better ways.  Too bad governments aren’t interested unless it gives them more power.